Bangladesh – April 5, 2026 by Team S21WD
The S21WD DXpedition has successfully concluded operations from IOTA AS-140, with the team safely returning to Dhaka after completing its primary objective.
During the 12-day activity period, the team reached a total of over 73,000 QSOs, exceeding the initial target of 70,000 contacts. This marks a strong operational result under challenging environmental and technical conditions.
The team had the privilege to operate from Char Kukri Mukri, located in the very south of Bangladesh. Reaching this remote location required extensive logistics, including approximately 18 hours of travel one way within the country, using a combination of speedboat, tuk-tuk, cargo tricycle, ferry, and moped.
Prior to the DXpedition, all necessary permissions were formally secured. Licenses and approvals were granted by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) for both individual operators and the group DXpedition license for IOTA AS-140. In addition, approvals were obtained from the Ministry of Environment and Forest of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh Police, ensuring full regulatory compliance for the operation.
A special thank you goes to Apon S21ABO and Anup S21TV for their outstanding involvement and commitment throughout the project. Their local support was essential for both preparation and execution.
Following the return to Dhaka, the team is currently regrouping at the hotel. Additional updates regarding the QTH setup and further impressions from the island will follow shortly, including selected photos from the operation.
The team will now begin processing log requests. Once completed, the full log will be uploaded free of charge to LoTW, and OQRS via Clublog will be opened for all QSL card inquiries, as outlined on the expedition website.
For a full overview of the project and to learn more about the organizations and sponsors who made this DXpedition possible, please visit: www.next-generation-dx.com/s2
Further updates and a final summary will follow.